The Kin-Strife was one of the most tragic chapters in the history of Gondor. Castamir, claiming his pure Numenorean bloodline and a descendant of the Royal line, overthrew Eldacar, the rightful heir of the throne of Gondor, but who was of mixed Gondorian and Rhovanion blood.

This is but one tale of some of the people who got caught up in the dark and brutal civil war in Gondor, and begins with Castamir claiming the crown of Gondor from the defeated King Eldacar.

Aradheleth, daughter of the Witch King of Angmar, born into darkness and servitude, promised to the one Dark Lord.
What awaits her in Mordor? Will her blackened heart be enough to sate Sauron? Will she bend to his every whim, or will the static memories she sees contort her from the path she is meant to lead?

Legolas has loved Adlanniel since before she came of age, and she has loved him dearly. However, when Legolas volunteers to go aid the men of Rhovanion from an insurgent of Easterlings and Orcs, Adlanniel and Thranduil strike up a lascivious relationship .but why? What is it about each other they can not resist? Why do they go this far despite their better judgments and love for Legolas? Will Legolas find out?

Legolas' heart grieves as he returns from patrol; he must report the death of his cousin to his father, a report he does not want to make. But the Valar have a gift for him of peace and joy if he will only accept it.